Things to see and do Marseille 13000

Take the direction of the Estaque by the A 55 towards Martigues or the port by the N 568, to the Plage beach, as well as by bus line No 35 and get off at the terminus. Walk a few hundred metres and go along the railway line on the Blue Coast. The line is not electrified, but TER and cargo convoys circulate in the middle of a splendid landscape. Before the tunnel, descend on the left; drague on the sides of the road and on the naturist beach, very gay, even if here you can cross families.

Spread throughout the city, the museums of Marseille are recognized for the quality and rich heritage of their collections, which represent almost 120,000 works: The Museum of Fine Arts of Palais Longchamp, Château Borély which now hosts the Museum of Decorative Arts, fashion and earthenware, Museum of History and Ancient Port, 26 centuries since the foundation of Massalia by the Phocéens, Memorial of the Marseillaise, in the district of Belsunce, which highlights the history with a lively and breathtaking scenography, wonderful Old Charity, the Roman Docks Museum, the MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art), the Cantini Museum, Museum of Natural History, the Grobet-Labadié Museum. The museums of Marseille, as well as the Natural History Museum and the Cabinet of Coins and Medals, all received the label "Musées de France" in 2003. The Museums Department of the Cultural Action Direction of the City of Marseille manages 12 of the museums that are presented here. To discover and rediscover in 2018!

The museum is run by passionate these small clay characters, who made it a shop and throughout the year, sell characters nursery for lovers. In a large room, there is an exhibition of figurines come from different countries, including the famous private collection Marcel Carbonel. The expressions, attitudes and costumes are different, for a theme that, does not change him and concerns the Nativity. The entrance is free, you just need to go to the shop, figurines, of course!

The Saint-Nicolas fortress was built between 1660 and 1664 in record time. Following a series of revolts, king Louis XIV ordered the construction of the citadel to assure supervision of the city, but also its defence. During the Revolution, the fort is swept by the revolutionaries who degrade a part of it. It is in 1860 that the fort is seen divided into two by the construction of a new boulevard named Charles-Livon, which connects the Port au Pharo Old man. Therefore the sea side part is called strong Ganteaume, on the other side, the strong summit is named after Entrecasteaux. Today, only part of the fort is open to the public. An opportunity to admire panoramic views of the city and the port. Strong Saint-Nicolas is classified as a historical heritage since 1969.

As you stroll along the Corniche, just after passing the Anse de la Fausse-monnaie and before venturing into the greenery of Valmer Park, you will notice a strange building on your right, next to which will be an explanatory sign. You are here in front of the tide gauge, a masterpiece of technology and engineering, dating back to the 19th century and allowing the most accurate maritime measurements since then. This is where the reference level 0 is located in France, from which the altitude of Mont-Blanc was measured and where sea level is monitored (which has risen by 16 cm in just over a century. An unusual work ignored by most people in Marseille.

On the official website of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Tourism Committee, you can anticipate and prepare in advance your stay in the region by the Mediterranean, inland or in the mountains. The committee lists numerous activities for holidays of well-being, camping, sport (cycling, motorcycling, horse riding...), culture or idleness. Turnkey programs are organized: nature, heritage, but also gastronomic tours.

The Coq gourmand, a wine cellar but not only. A walk in a non-standard, atypical and historic place. A gourmand journey in time. A historical journey in the old cellars of the Arsenal Arsenal. Tasting workshops around good wines. Thematic evenings: exhibitions, wine meetings, conferences, cooking courses. The visit of the cellars commented by Claudine, the mistress of the passionate places, will enchant you. You will discover the fine bottles of wine growers, antique objects of table and wine and other wonders. The most of the cellar, for the greedy, a choice of olive oils, honey, jams and other chocolates! For the curious, an expo/collection of ceramic fowls. Before leaving, discover the wines of famous stars, Pierre Richard, Gérard Depardieu, Jean Carmet, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Laurent Gerra, Francis Cabrel… A lovely welcome! An indispensable place in Marseille!

Designed by architect Stefano Boeri, the Mediterranean villa (ex CEREM) was originally intended to become a strategic place to host summits and other meetings designed to reflect on inter-Mediterranean cooperation. Situated between the Old Port and the Joliette, on the esplanade of the J 4 pier, at the foot of Major's Cathedral and at the end of the new Highline of the Phocéean quotation and Euro-Mediterranean, the villa is a non-standard construction, both on and beneath the sea, with an advance of 40 meters above an artificial pond. From the end of 2018, the villa will host the Cosquer Cave Museum. A 90% replenishment of the Cosquer cave can be admired, allowing the public to enjoy the same reproductions of the beautiful prehistoric cave paintings of the inaccessible cave. No doubt one of the events of the year.

True jewels of Marseille! The Calanques is a desert-like mineral universe with relief shaped and carved by the elements, resulting in small coves and sandy beaches. The sunlight is wonderfully pleasant and the sea is always magnificent. Protected site, The National Park of the Calanques shelters a very rich fauna and flora where rare and wonderful species live. To take part in their balance, pay attention to the marked footpaths to preserve the sites and do not throw rubbish here! Beware, the access to the Calanques massif is managed by level of danger and it can be sometimes banned, throughout the year and especially in summer. The choice is up to you: plage de la calanque de Sormiou, plage de Sugiton, calanque de Morgiou, calanque d'En-Vau, plage de Saména... . To enjoy and explore them as it should be, you need several days. Find out more information on the access of the Calanque on 08 11 20 13 13 or www.bouches-du-rhone/pref.gouv.fr.

This is the oldest public gardens in Marseille! It was set up in 1801 by Prefect Charles Delacroix to extend the walk created on the southern ramparts of Marseilles: the Pierre Puget course in sum. Its above-mentioned hill offers an exquisite prospect of rest and relaxation in the fresh grass. Many corners are in the shade. At the top, a playground for children, and of course a beautiful view of the city. You can even see the Old Port. The garden of the hill will take various names before it becomes, in 1872, the garden of Puget Hill and the setting up, at its summit, of Pierre Puget's bust entérina this decision.